Permissions Policy

Welcome to jonathanmpham.com! This Permissions Policy outlines the terms and conditions regarding the use of content on this website. By accessing and using this blog, you agree to comply with the following permissions and restrictions.

1. Ownership and Copyright

a. Content Ownership: All content on this website, with the exception of “community posts,” is owned by Jonathan M. Pham and is copyrighted accordingly.

b. Intellectual Property Rights: While we encourage the wide distribution of our content, we are committed to protecting our intellectual property rights. We appreciate your cooperation in respecting these rights.

2. Without My Permission

You are free to do the following without my permission:

a. Linking: You may link to my site or any specific post on my site.

b. Excerpt and Re-post: You may extract and re-post less than 200 words on any other site, provided you link back to the original post.

c. Printing: You may print my posts in any non-commercial publication (e.g., company newsletter, class syllabus, etc.), provided you include the following copyright notice: “© [Year], Jonathan M. Pham. All rights reserved. Originally published at jonathanmpham.com.”

3. Not Without My Permission

You must have my express written consent to do any of the following:

a. Commercial Use: Use this content for commercial purposes, including selling or licensing printed or digital versions of my content.

b. Alteration: Alter, transform, or build upon this work in any way.

4. Re-posting Rights

I do not permit the re-posting of my posts in their entirety. This is to adhere to guidelines set by search engines like Google that penalize websites for publishing duplicate content.

5. Guest/ Community Posts

a. Guest Blogger Copyright: Guest bloggers retain the copyright to the posts they write. The permissions outlined above do not apply to their work.

b. Contact Guest Bloggers: If you wish to re-post or publish guest bloggers’ content, please contact them directly. I do not act as a broker, agent, or contact point for guest bloggers.

If you have any questions or if your intended use of my content is not covered by these guidelines, please contact me.

Thank you for respecting the terms and conditions outlined in this Permissions Policy. Your cooperation is highly appreciated!